We have had a nice, relaxing Christmas Day here at Crums' house. We opened presents at about 10am (a clue that our kids are all older!). We had stockings from Connie and family and each had a present to open. I wrapped up an impromptu gift for Kyle and Claire each also - cash, in Kenyan Schillings, to spend at the Maasai Market tomorrow and next Friday. They were happy to get some spending money! We enjoyed watching Dan, Connie, Rachel and Josiah open their presents from each other. Then they were able to use their webcam and Skype to talk to and see Sarah and Chris in California (it was going on midnight there). They opened their presents from Sarah and Chris in front of the computer. =)
We all pitched in to make our Christmas dinner. Kyle made the pumpkin casserole; Claire had made the cheesecake dessert yesterday and cut green beans today; Pat and Rachel worked on mashed potatoes; Josiah and I made up the yeast rolls; Dan taught Josiah how to carve the turkey; and Connie was the project manager doing lots here and there! We had a delicious, traditional meal. A church friend of Crums, Clarissa, joined us for the afternoon. Her husband is away during the holidays. She works for the UN here in Nairobi and was delightful and very interesting to talk to. She has lived in many places around Africa and the world in her career as a land expert. Developing settlements/towns in 3rd world countries is her specialty. Her husband is a wildlife artist with amazing talent. You can see his oil paintings online at www.paulaugustinus.com. Yes, they are all paintings, not photos...
We are going to the Maasai Market in the morning. We are looking forward to seeing what is available to buy for gifts, etc. Then we are leaving Nairobi by about 11am to drive to Maasailand, about a 7 hour drive. We will be out in the Mara area until Monday. Wonder what we will see and do out there?? More info. later. I will post again on Tuesday...
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It's crazy to think that you've already had Christmas! We just got up about 2 hours ago, Paige is making crepes for breakfast and we just opened gifts and are watching the VH1 tribute to the WHO on our DVR (we got that for each other for Christmas :) ) Claire and Kyle~have fun at the market tomorrow!
Glad you are having a great Christmas in Kenya. How COOL is that! Have fun tomorrow at the market. Be careful on your 7 hr drive. Be interesting to hear about that, too. I have been having a great time visiting with friends. They are all keeping me busy this holiday season. Love to all. Blessings.
Karen
Thanks for sharing your experience. I enjoy reading about your experiences. Isn't it so neat to think that you are in Africa. Not many people get that experience, right! Enjoy your weekend trip! Look forward to hearing more.
I miss all of you so much! Im glad things are going well! Stay safe and enjoy every minute! I can't wait to hear about it over coffee!!! LOVE YOU!!!
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